B+F Leather Manufacturer: B+F Location: Europe Ships: Worldwide Options: 3 sizes, clear and black Sellers: 2+ Scavenge Proof: Yes Bite proof: yes unless determined biter Pros & Cons What is good or bad about these muzzles will depend on the dog, owner and also size. This list below is generalised. PROs: Low cost Bite/Scavenge proof (excluding clears with the treat hole) Felt nosebands Soft leather for the cost Fairly big sizes Modifiable CONS: Not 'deluxe' leather Not many sizes Is slightly flexible (like a clear JAFCO) MTT Info Charts Muzzle Training and Tips are the only ones who have a full and accurate size, measurement and weight chart for these muzzles. Most companies use a wildly inaccurate or incomplete chart, which is unfair to customers who should know exactly what they are purchasing. Measurement Chart Individual Size Charts Dog Muzzle Charts Muzzle Comparison Charts Make & Material This muzzle is made from leather, though not as high quality as other muzzles. This is only a new brand we are trying out so still need to get more info to add to this page as people start using them more. I have personally compared one with the JAFCO 5 and am very impressed. Where/How To Purchase Back To Top EUROPE Stores Options are extensive and I highly recommend using google translate and our charts HERE which explain the sizes/numbers ​ Pes.Zviratadoma Great option for Czech/EU but you will need a friend or find a forwarding place like Tiptrans ​ BUY HERE

WELCOME Our goal is to provide accurate and up to date information on Muzzle Sizing, Fitting, Training, Modifying etc. Muzzle Training is so much more than slapping on any muzzle that'll close their mouth and be done with it. There are many important steps to take to ensure the muzzle fits well, the dog enjoys wearing it and that it helps make things better rather than worse. Whether muzzling for aggression, scavenging or the law, I hope this website helps you and your dog. Remember you are not alone. We understand how frustrating, confusing, and upsetting it can be coming here needing a muzzle whilst also believing muzzles are wrong or not liking the stigma surrounding them. We promise we can change your mind by the time you leave. Not only do muzzles save dogs lives, but they also change the owners life too. Muzzle Training & Tips admin/members did all the hard work collecting and cataloging the important information need to correctly muzzle your dog. So you to focus on what's essential, like rebuilding your relationship with your dog, moving into training or group classes, play dates, correct socialising, and so much more. This website wouldn't be possible without our previous a dmin s , members & customers , th a nkyou to a ll. Muzzle Sizing Help (Closed) Unfortunately due to illness I am unable to continue sizing/selling muzzles for the foreseeable future. I hope to eventually redo the website to make it even easier to take/use the information to create your own sizing program to help others. Muzzle Training Info Learn how to muzzle train your dog correctly, by keeping things fun and positive. How To Size We have extensive information on how to size your own dog for a well fit muzzle. Modifying Muzzles Learn of the many ways you can modify your muzzle for function and/or looks. Securing Information Securing most muzzles is recommended for a few reasons, the biggest is to stop the muzzle coming off at the worst times. Learn Much More.. There is way to much to list here as we have over 8 categories packed full of every bit of muzzle info you need. Brand & Size Info We have collected 600+ accurate measurements of all popular brands and sizes as well as reviews, where to purchase, comparison and much more. Member Reviews Many member reviews on muzzles, sizes, companies, makers and much more. A Members Review "I just want to take a moment and express how thankful I am that I have this resource. I play a major role in the behavior and training program for a very large breed rescue, and we have used MTT to help us size many, many dogs who otherwise may not be alive today. With a properly-fitted, safe muzzle, we have been able to work through some issues safely that would have otherwise made these dogs unadoptable and unsafe. Every muzzle we have had fitted through MTT has been accurate, and we have been able to make modifications to the muzzles with the tips on the website to make them even more comfortable and effective. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. My own and many other dogs are so grateful!!" - Delta Canine

Back To Top Baskerville Ultra Muzzles Manufacturer: Company of Animals Location: USA Ships: Worldwide Options: 6 sizes Sellers: 20+ Scavenge Proof: Partially, would need to cover the front Bite proof: NO Pros & Cons What is good or bad about these muzzles will depend on the dog, owner and also size. This list below is generalised. PROs: Good for training Inexpensive (exc some countries where wire are cheaper Large Treat hole Head strap option Can modify Available in most places CONS: Smaller size range (small to med/large) It doesn't fit the breeds they suggest Bendable Material Straps are placed weirdly on some models Incorrect sizing/measurements on most websites NOT biteproof Only scavenge proof with mods MTT Info Charts Muzzle Training and Tips are the only ones who have a full and accurate size, measurement and weight chart for these muzzles. Most companies use a wildly inaccurate or incomplete chart, which is unfair to customers who should know exactly what they are purchasing. Measurement Chart Individual Muzzle Charts Dog Muzzle Charts Muzzle Comparison Charts Make & Material Because of the material and flexibility of Baskerville Ultra, they are NOT bite proof. Many dogs can and will get a bite through these muzzles. Unfortunately, the company continues to advertise them as safe when so many times they have been bitten through. Not only do they have large holes the material will collapse under even the strength of my arthritic hand. Whether or not the muzzle works for your dog is irrelevant, people should know this does happen because one bite can end a life. ​ The reason they are claimed 'bite-proof' is that they do not believe in appropriate pant room so technically the muzzles they fit would not allow a bite because the muzzle doesn't allow the dog to open their mouth. Which is dangerous and cruel. ​ Use at own risk if putting on bite risk dogs but stop recommending to others. Look-A-Likes There is hundreds of Baskerville similar muzzles but they are not made by the same company. There is way too many to list and my next goal is collecting more information on the more popular ones. Most will be even more flexible than Baskerville ultra but there is some that are actually much stronger than the ultra and much better choice for bite risks. Really you want to find one with the front covered as much as possible and tough rubber, not flexible like Baskerville ultra. ​ None of the muzzles below are Baskerville Ultra. Where/How To Purchase Affiliate links ​ AUS: https://amzn.to/3iiJsCJ https://amzn.to/3CgJIu4 USA: https://amzn.to/3iiJsCJ https://amzn.to/3CgJIu4 ​ CANADA: https://amzn.to/3iiJsCJ https://amzn.to/3CgJIu4 UK: https://amzn.to/3iiJsCJ https://amzn.to/3CgJIu4 EUROPE: https://amzn.to/3iiJsCJ https://amzn.to/3CgJIu4 Load More Member Reviews Personally don't like them very much, as you said good for spares and emergencies. We couldn't seem to find the right fit for either of my collies. They were too small, but if we got a size up it would almost fall off. - Like: good for growing puppy noggins to practice muzzling with or for fosters/temp use and easy to treat through. Dislike: limited sizes that don't really fit any head shape well, not bite proof, rub and cause irritation, the chin strap is a fixed length and makes the muzzle sit incorrectly regardless of head strap, the head strap is annoying. Overall wouldn't recommend for use unless strictly conditioning or for a growing puppy. - We had a Baskerville before we knew much about muzzles. Pro: cheap and easy to find and get Con: most everything else. The top strap was bulky and there wasn't a size that would fit well on our staffy mix or our GSD, they were small and constricting and didn't feel like they offered much durability in an emergency. - I love: that it enables easy rewarding, the optional head strap, the material, easy to clean. I don't like: very limited sizing, not particularly good fit for any of the breeds, especially not large breeds, not bite-proof, the collar loop and the straps under the chin are kinda off-measured, not fitting any of the dogs I have seen wearing one, and it pushes the basket up. - Great for training And growing puppies because of how relatively inexpensive and easily found in pet stores they are, but not much else. Sizing was bad and no matter how much training my dog was always uncomfortable in it. The strap connecting the muzzle to the chin strap was also super annoying and made the muzzle sit badly on my dog’s snout. - It's a great conditioning muzzle for at home you can pick up for cheap at a pet shop. I use Baskervilles for my foster puppies that I take in and at the rescue I'm with, it's easy to clean and give treats through. Dislikes not being bite-proof and can cause skin irritations on the nose because of the material rubbing and found the middle strap annoying as it made everything always sit so awkwardly. Overall I'm not a fan of these muzzles other than conditioning with at home.

JAFCO Muzzles Manufacturer: JAFCO Location: USA Ships: Worldwide Options: 9 Sizes Sellers: 10+ Scavenge Proof: Yes Bite proof: Yes The JAFCO muzzle is an excellent choice for bite risk dogs, and for just about any other reason, it comes in white and black (hard plastic) and clear (vinyl). There is also a heap strap and treat hole option. However, we don’t recommend getting the treat hole on the clear if you have a determined bite risk or scavenger. Pros & Cons What is good or bad about these muzzles will depend on the dog, owner and also size. This list below is generalised. PROs: Comfortable Lightweight Bite proof (ex. clear style with treat hole) Great for scavenging/vets/at home Treat hole and head strap option Can modify Nose padding CONS: Smaller size range (small to med/large) It doesn't fit the breeds they suggest Clear is more bendable More enclosed Straps are placed weirdly on some models Incorrect sizing/measurements on the JAFCO website. White/black is harder to modify MTT Info Charts Muzzle Training and Tips are the only ones who have a full and accurate size, measurement and weight chart for these muzzles. Most companies use a wildly inaccurate or incomplete chart, which is unfair to customers who should know exactly what they are purchasing. Measurement Charts Individual Muzzle Charts Dog Muzzle Charts Muzzle Comparison Charts Make & Material The JAFCO muzzle is made of Clear vinyl or White and Black polyethylene plastic with reinforced neoprene straps. The clear, flexible vinyl, and available in all nine sizes, comes as shown with a single strap configuration or a "third strap" that extends from the bridge of the dog's nose up between the eyes to connect with the strap behind the ears. Available as shown or with a large "treat hole" in front for most sizes. ​ The white/black muzzle​ is made of lightweight, high-density polyethylene and is available in all nine sizes; it comes as shown with a single strap configuration or with a "third strap" that extends from the bridge of the dog's nose up between the eyes to connect with the strap behind the ears. Available as shown or with a large "treat hole" in front for most sizes. ​ All sizes have a felt noseband, and you can easily add quick-release buckles to these straps and modify, decorate etc. Look-A-Likes JAFCO may be the more popular brand of muzzle but there is a few similar types made by Ray-Allen and Redline. You can see they do have some slight differences and also different sizes. You can learn more about them on the Redline and Rayallen pages. Where/How To Purchase USA: LEERBURG: CLICK HERE Pet expertise: CLICK HERE Elite K9: CLICK HERE Vetsol: CLICK HERE Sir means sit: CLICK HERE Animal care: CLICK HERE Sit happens: CLICK HERE ​ ​ AUS/NZ: K9 Pro: CLICK HERE ​ CANADA: LEERBURG: CLICK HERE Pet expertise: CLICK HERE Vinyl only: CLICK HERE UK: LEERBURG: CLICK HERE K9 Pro: CLICK HERE Also see below EUROPE: White only: CLICK HERE K9 Pro: CLICK HERE SOFAHUND (Uk & Europe) CLICK HERE Sofahund have a different ordering system but we have had members order from them no problems. They do PayPal if you ask them about it, as long as you pay the fee. See HERE for more info on Sofahund ordering. Load More Member Reviews I love these muzzles but unfortunately they were too small for my girls. They’re also quite enclosed which I don’t like as much. They’re super comfortable, great for vets/home/sleeping. And no hard muzzle punches - Love my clear vinyl JAFCO for play sessions, vets, and anything in between. The flexible material is very forgiving when you get muzzle punched—only thing I dislike is that it is hard to clean 100%. Ive found it pretty much impossible to clean the chin area where the vinyl is held together by rivets. Dirt and grass and slobber gets caught in between the layers of vinyl. It’s impossible to try and fit anything in there to clean it out and hard to have water run through it as well. pros: light weight, bite proof, allows dog to drink Cons: can’t see the dogs face, harder to give treats, limited in sizes, my dogs least favourite (We have a clear JAFCO we like a lot better than the white, still isn’t first choice in our house) - Size 5. Pros: Fairly easy to treat with Zuke's mini treats. They fit through the small holes easily, Breathable, easy to clean. Cons: can't see the dogs face, limited sizes, we had to modify to get a good fit. - We have the clear size 3. I like that it looks a bit less intimidating than a typical muzzle, and that the clear allows me to clearly see her pant. My dog, however, doesn’t seem to like when condensation builds in the muzzle (she does a lot of lip licking) and refuses to swim in it (but she’ll swim readily in the Leerburg) - White plastic JAFCO - difficult to size and a bit scary to modify if you are not good with tools. Very light weight so good for running about but hard so possibly not so good for playing with a football. Straps are quite weird material and flap about. Back To Top

Biothane Muzzles Maker: Trust Your Dog Muzzle Location: USA Ships: USA & CANADA addresses (can look at forwarding addresses) Options: custom Manufacturer: Khaos Kollars Location: USA Ships: Worldwide Options: custom Manufacturer: Truffle Muzzles Location: EU Ships: Worldwide Options: custom Manufacturer: Urban Dog Biothane Location: USA Ships: Worldwide Options: custom Pros & Cons What is good or bad about these muzzles will depend on the dog, owner and also size. This list below is generalised. PROs: ​ Custom Lightweight Easy to modify/add noseband Colourful Add treat holes CONS: No nosebands NOT bite-proof More Costly Longer wait times Must get measurements correct Not all ship worldwide NOT Bite Proof Because of the material and flexibility of biothane, these muzzles are NOT bite proof. Many dogs can and will get a bite through the muzzle. ​ An exception to this is small dogs. The smaller the muzzle the stronger it is. While we don't recommend it for every small dog it is a good option if you can't find anything else suited. ​ If you are using for scavenging you will also need to make sure the muzzle is fully strapped. Use at own risk if putting on bite risk dogs. Make & Material BIOTHANE Almost all biothane muzzles will be made from Biothane 520 (beta), BioThane® is the brand name of all coated webbing products made by BioThane Coated Webbing Corp. It’s basically a polyester webbing with a TPU or PVC coating that makes it more durable, waterproof, easy to clean and weldable. ​ BioThane® is more durable, cleanable, stronger and easier to maintain than leather. It is also readily available in different colours. BioThane® is manufactured in their only plant located in North Ridgeville, Ohio in the USA. ​ Depending on what you want there is multiple widths and types of biothane, as well as reflective types. If you are making it yourself there is many options but some muzzle makers may only use specific types and sizes. ​ HARDWARE The type of hardware you can use is vast. Most go with metal buckles or quick release clips with metal chicago screws as these are usually the strongest. Chicago screws are recommended for at least the straps on the muzzle. The rivets can be used over the basket of the muzzle just make sure all are snugly on and not bent/loose. ​ You can also put a buckle and quick release clip on the head strap so its adjustable but easily removed and put on once size is adjusted. ​ For more info on making a biothane muzzle yourself see HERE . BUMAS are not recommended BUMAS muzzles are not recommended for a number of reasons. Not only do they greatly overcharge but they make the muzzles too small, awkward shape and then refuse to fix or refund. There is so many other sellers out there that make amazing muzzles for sometimes half the cost. There's no need to go into detail since it's simple, if you don't want to pay a lot for a muzzle that likely won't fit, don't buy from there and use any of the other great sellers we recommend. It is very unfortunate that people still continue to recommend BUMAS even without buying from them their selves, do your research. ​ As an example for my medium dog based on closed circumference alone the muzzle starts at $400AUD. I could buy a Khaos Kollar for that and then 5-6 wire muzzles on top. See what we are saying? EXSPENSIVE! Where/How To Purchase Be sure to contact the makers of these muzzles before measuring and purchasing your muzzle. They will likely need different measurements than us as they are a custom muzzle, where as are our methods help size into already measured muzzles. TYDM: https://www.trust-your-dog.com/ ​ Truffle Muzzles: https://www.trufflemuzzles.com/ ​ Khaos Kollars: https://khaoskollars.com/ ​ Urban Dog Biothane: https://urbandog.in/ Member Reviews TYDM Biothane "The website is straightforward to use, and Amy sends you an email after your order to verify colour preferences, snout orientation, measurements, and to see if she needs to add a little extra room to accommodate a full pant. We waited about eight weeks for each muzzle. The fully strapped biothane is very sturdy, great for scavengers. However, it can be a little hefty with all the straps and hardware. I regret going with the treat hole instead of the open nose design, as my dog loves to sniff, and you can still treat through the nose hole. Ours has been fortified with metal on the inside and has prevented a couple of bite incidents. They are a little pricey, but custom sized and lots of colour choices available." - URBAN DOG BIOTHANE "Pros: light weight, good for controlled leashed walks, easy to reward for muzzle conditioning, nice colours, keeps people away (lol), price was fair (but I get discounts) Cons: not bite proof (wire muzzle coming for when I start working on him with new people), fairly long wait time due to Canada post losing a lot of packages (had to remake all lost products before starting my muzzle)." - Send yours in to add Load More Back To Top

Modifying a B+F Leather Muzzle (3 Parts) Learn how to modify down the length, chin and straps on a B+F Leather muzzle. Shortening Length (1) STEP 1: To start, measure your dogs nose (as mentioned HERE ) to get the length measurement you need, you want the muzzle to be very close to this length, slightly less is usually preferred but a bit long is okay too. Measure and mark out a line on where you want to cut. I want this muzzle to be 3” length instead of 3.75”. STEP 2: When cutting it is best to cut less as you can always cut again, this way you can test on your dog to make sure you do need to cut more off the muzzle. Make sure you use sharp scissors and be careful. It is fine to cut across the stitching as it is only ‘structural’ near the noseband which will be fixed in later steps. STEP 3: After the first cut you can see I have taken off approximately 0.5” but I still would like more gone, so I recut along the line and got the length down to 3” as shown in the second picture. STEP 4: Next we look at the noseband, you can see the stitching will come undone when cutting, you can either resew it, glue or like I did rivet it. Using a leather hole punch I put in a small hole, which is offset but I’m not fussed on looks, technically you could make it look more centre but as long as it does the job. You can at this stage add more nose padding , I chose not to but it is done the same way as the methods mentioned above. If you put the muzzle on your dog and find you cannot tighten it properly because of the chin or straps, continue to the next section below. Shortening Chin Length (2) STEP 1: This step can be done with the length above or done by itself if the chin is too long but the length is good. You can either approximate how much should come off, or you can put the muzzle on and measure the space it has to move up the nose (if it’s sitting 0.5” away from where it should sit on the nose then you should likely cut the chin down 0.5”-0.75”), the other option is to just cut small amounts at a time and keep rechecking on the dog. Again it is okay to cut past the rivet and over the stitching. STEP 2: Once cut to the desired length you may have some space left to rivet, sew or glue back together. Again even left as is the muzzle is still structurally good. I put a rivet into mine using the leather hole punch. Once complete, if you put on the dog and now find that the straps are too long or in the wrong position you can continue to the next step to modify the straps. Modding The Straps (3) STEP 1: You can modify the straps with length and chin or may just be fixing something a dog chewed, either way fixing the straps is quite easy to do. You can pull apart the rivet and remove straps that way but I usually just cut off the strap entirely. STEP 2: Once cut you need to position the straps in the correct angle and position. It can help by getting the general position you want, putting a hole and rivet/stitch into it and then place the muzzle on the dog, then move the strap angle to the position you want. Pinch/hold that position, take off the dog and put in a hole/stitch to hold it there. ​ ​ Trim around the strap/muzzle to line them up and then complete on the other side. After this you should be all done!.

Incorrect Sizing Methods Using Only Length & Circumference For example, these two muzzles pictured are the same length and circumference. Are they the same shape in the slightest? No! Two completely different dogs would wear these muzzles. One width is 3” the other 5”. One height is 5.5” the other closer to 4.5”. There is absolutely no way to correctly size with only these measurements. ​ To prove this, please tell me which of these muzzles is the widest and which is the tallest: ​ 4" x 12" 3"x 13" 4" x 12.5" ​ I could keep going, but as shown, there is no way to correctly size based on these two measurements on a muzzle, especially when they offer nothing towards the actual shape of the muzzle. Circumference does not show width or closed height, which are more important than length. Another example would be the CHOPO 18F/69C and 17F/66C. Most company size charts have the same length and circumference but are entirely different muzzles. The 18F with much less height and a longer chin causes it not to fit the dog in everything, including length. ​ If they had a height measurement, they would have known one would not have worked for their dog before purchasing. The right pic was a bit big for the dog, so they sized down, but the image is a perfect example of why following their measurements helps nothing, especially when we have 6+ on nearly every muzzle. Who Does It Correctly MTT has gotten all the essential measurements for you, but many other companies measure their muzzles well. Some are more accurate than others, but it's still better than the two measurements you get from some places. ​ IF you see the sizing chart mention height, be sure to check if it's front or back height and the shape of the muzzle. Some muzzles are shorter at the front, and they'll measure the height at the back. The width could also be front or back unless specified. Any other measurements are a bonus, and the more they have, the more accurate the chart will be. ​ TYDM is a custom company but a great example of how two measurements don't just size dogs. Most European companies are good at getting more measurements and reasonably accurate too. Chicundscharf is recommended. Both FDT and DT use more than two measurements, but they are pretty off when measured by MTT properly. We have every size measured anyway, so we shouldn't need their chart. Prestige wire in aus also had their muzzles measured well. ​ You don't need every measurement as we get, but you still need something to show the height or width of the muzzle; otherwise, it is a complete gamble when purchasing. Sizing By Yawn Size Sizing based on your dog yawning is not accurate since this will oversize the fit, you can learn more about this in Measuring Your Dog BACK TO TOP

Brocks Muzzles Manufacturer: Full Grip Supply Name: Brocks Location: USA Ships: Worldwide Options: 2 sizes Sellers: 2+ Scavenge Proof: Yes Bite proof: Yes Extras: They also sell stool guards for the muzzles; it's one size that fits inside on large muzzle and outside on medium muzzle. *note that other stool guards not made by Birdwell won't fit as well/at all. Pros & Cons What is good or bad about these muzzles will depend on the dog, owner and also size. This list below is generalised. PROs: Low cost Available internationally Bite proof unless super determined Has a stool guard Easy to modify/add noseband Hard-plastic Slightly bigger than Birdwell CONs: No noseband Chin strap needs removing for most. Limited sizes​ MTT Info Charts Muzzle Training and Tips are the only ones who have a full and accurate size, measurement and weight chart for these muzzles. Most companies use a wildly inaccurate or incomplete chart, which is unfair to customers who should know exactly what they are purchasing. Measurement Chart Individual Muzzle Charts (missing medium) Dog Muzzle Charts Muzzle Comparison Charts Make & Material Made from heavy-duty plastic that wont bend or warp under hard use and all metal buckle and hardware. Resistant to scraping on fences as well as dirt and odours, machine and dishwasher safe for easy cleaning and disinfecting. ​ You can purchase a 'stool guard' to go with either size of Brocks Muzzle, it sits inside the large muzzle and outside of the medium muzzle. There is a few types of stool guards you can buy that could fit but we recommend just sticking with the Brocks guard. ​ Pic from Full grip supply store on Etsy. Look-A-Likes Brocks muzzles have a few other brands that are really similar, the Birdwell is the closest you can find to Brocks but there is a Similar style from Aus which are soft material and the 114 from The muzzle Shop is also very similar. ​ In the picture in a Birdwell vs Brocks muzzle. Where/How To Purchase BUY FROM HERE Load More Back To Top

Pant Information & FAQ The size of a muzzle matters greatly when something like a dog panting is part of a necessary function to live a healthy life. Used incorrectly muzzles can injure your dog (or worse). Ensuring your dog can properly breathe, cool down and vomit is essential when sizing a muzzle. You can find more information on why a muzzle should fit a dogs pant on Why Size Matters. What Is A Regular Pant? This is your dogs regular or daily pants. Usually the pant they'll have on a casual walk/play or even just slightly stressed. It's harder to judge regular pants if it often changes depending on what you're doing. If this were the case for your dog, we recommend sizing to full pants. Muzzle for regular pants is suitable for grooming, the vets, travelling etc., where a full pant isn't as needed. This is also why some muzzles will look big when panting because the dog is only regular panting in a 'full pant height' muzzle. What Is A Full Pant? This is your dogs fullest pants. Usually, after exercise, playing, high stress, hot days etc. Ensuring your muzzle fits a full pant correctly when needed is essential to keep them safe. Full pant is always recommended if you have a dog with breathing or heat issues. If you're unsure of what you need, the best option would be to go for a full pant size in case, or some people purchase a muzzle for each pant to suit exactly what they need. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Can I size without a full or regular pant? Yes! Whilst it is recommended to get their full pant measured, you can approximate your dogs pant height by looking at older pictures and adding a certain amount to the closed height measurement. ​ My dog does not pant? Whilst some dogs are an exception, not seeing your dog pant likely means you have not worked them enough (if safe) to full pant. You may need to exercise/play more to ensure it doesn't get bigger. Exceptions would be medical issues, new dogs or truly small pants. - We just want a muzzle for inside? Even an indoors/low activity muzzle still needs to fit a regular pant, at least. Any smaller is too small and not appropriate for use. No panting doesn't mean they shouldn't have the room; if your dog were to escape or need to vomit, the space is essential to keep your dog safe. - Summer vs Winter full pants? Some dogs also have different sized full pants in summer compared to winter. The easiest way to size this is to go with the most important measurement to suit all seasons. Or you could purchase two muzzles. - I definitely can't get a pant pic, what should I do? Some dogs will not pant enough for helpful pictures when sizing. Whilst this is unfortunate, it doe not mean the end with no other options. Instead, make sure you can get additional info we ask for and let us know roughly how big the pant is when you have seen them previously. - What issues can a muzzle too small for pant cause? Breathing issues, overheating, choking, stress, heightened aggression or reactivity, inability to yawn, rubbing, bruising, negative associations and much more. You wouldn't hold their mouth shut and ask them to deal with it happily for hours at a time whilst eating, drinking and playing. It's abuse. - How can I tell if it fits my dogs pant? The obvious answer is if your dog can't pant, it's too small, but sometimes the fit is too close to tell from just trying it on. The best way to check is to use it while keeping an eye on your dog to watch for any restrictions, rubbing, new pawing etc. Read over fitting a muzzle for more info. Back To Top

Approximating Your Dogs Measurements If you can't get all the measurements needed you can approximate your dogs measurements using the one or two you were able to get. This can be used for length/width/height, open circumference and height. Back To Top Profile Pics + Length, Width & Closed Height Starting with the easier measurements to approximate, you start by getting profile pics of your dog, which are closed mouth, taken from above your dogs snout and side on. By getting these pictures and for example only length you can quite easily approximate the missing measurements (width and closed height. ​ The pictures with no measurements are your dogs profile pics. You can see below how you can approximate these measurements. Length can approximate width and closed height, Closed height can approximate length, which can then give you the approximate width, as well as width can approximate length, which can then approximate closed height. As you can see though, it would be more useful to get length, rather than width or closed height. ​ First Photo: Yellow tape measure The dogs width is 2.7", you can instantly see in this photo that the dogs length is longer than their width, you could make a rough guess or you can edit the photo and draw a line up the length of the nose, then drag it around to over the width/tape measure, thus giving an approximate length. Based on this picture I would put length as approximately 3.5-3.75".​ Second Photo: White tape measure The dogs length is 2.75", based on the pic you can see the dogs width is fairly similar to its length but maybe a bit less. To then approximate the closed height from length you look at their profile pic (side on) and do the same thing of their closed height vs the approx length you have got. Third Photo: Green tape measure Using this dogs closed height of 3.5", we can see length is very similar to their closed height measurement but with the curved nose it could be slightly more. I'd approximate this dog as 3.5"-3.75" length. This dogs length is actually confirmed as 3.75". After this you can then approximate the dogs width by looking at the profile picture from above. Approximating Open Height You can approximate open height by measuring closed height and then compare that measurement/picture to the dog full/regular panting and find a rough open height measurement as shown in the picture. You can also see that full pant looks like it is more than the 5" shown on the closed height so you would also have to add some more to the measurement too. You can also add to approximate open height: Small Dogs: 1"-2" height added Medium dogs: 1.5"-3" height added Large dogs: 2"-4" height added Remember this a guide; their full pant size will also change how much is added. Approximating Open Circumference You can think of open circumference as 2x height. For example if my dogs open height is approx. 4" bigger than closed height then open circumference would be approximately 8" more than closed circumference. ​ ​You can also add up closed height vs open height to approximate open circumference: Small Dogs: 2"-4" circumference added Medium dogs: 3"-6" circumference added Large dogs: 4"-8" circumference added ​ ​Doing it like above is approximate and not recommended if you can help it as how big your dogs pant is will decide how much to add too. For example if you have a medium dog with a large pant you may need to add 6", where as a medium with a small pant may only need 3".